Opinion
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Pope faces crisis as traditionalists plan bishop consecrations without consent
Pope Leo XIV is facing his first major crisis with traditionalist Catholics as a breakaway group attached to the traditional Latin Mass announced plans ... -
Even In Warsh’s world, Bitcoin will be dumped for gold
The prospect of Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve may have sapped the appetite of those trading on a sugar ... -
Tesla and the promise of Radiant Tomorrows
Tesla’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio currently stands at around 283.5 (380, according to Gemini, and 400, according to MarketWatch) – far higher than that of ... -
Trump’s Greenland threats reveal no-win dilemma at the heart of European security strategy
In the days since a fractious World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzeland, ended, some of Europe’s main players have pushed a narrative of continental togetherness. ... -
Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things
With a scarf dangling from your coat pocket and gloves left behind at the coffee shop, winter creates more opportunities to lose things — ... -
The debasement trade is a real worry for Scott Bessent
For some on Wall Street, the investing world is already moving toward a de-facto gold standard. Look no further than foreign official reserves. A ... -
Can shoes alter your mind?
Athletic footwear has entered a new era of ambition. No longer content to promise comfort or performance, some brands now claim their shoes can ... -
Sell US Treasury Bonds!
Donald Trump’s continued insistence that the United States should annex Greenland triggered a strong condemnation from European governments. Trump responded by threatening to impose ... -
The issue of making babies
It is not new that the falling birth rate in Macau and its consequences of turning our society into a super-aged one (over 20% ... -
Why global bond markets are more prone to flash crashes
It’s happening again. From Japan to the US, the world’s biggest government bond markets seem increasingly unstable, prone to flash crashes. On Tuesday, what ... -
The miraculous AGI
Artificial general intelligence (AGI) – which can be understood as the point at which a machine is capable of performing any intellectual task a ... -
Internet shutdown squeezes Iran’s ailing businesses
Iranians have been struggling for nearly two weeks with the longest, most comprehensive internet shutdown in the history of the Islamic Republic — one ... -
It’s clear who’s answering the call of times
The results of a public opinion poll conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations and Oxford University show that China’s global influence is ... -
An emerging markets supercycle has just begun
Are emerging markets just a one-trick pony? After a stellar 2025, risk-averse investors are getting cautious. After all, this asset class has been an ... -
Most Venezuelans in the US arrived within the past decade
In 2024, the most recent year for which data is available, an estimated 1 million immigrants from Venezuela lived in the United States. According ... -
Jane Street’s HK foray hits only a small snag
At first glance, China’s scrutiny of Jane Street Group and other foreign firms that participate in its exchange-traded fund market seems like a major ... -
Carney visit chance for Canada to repair ties
Since it took office last year, the Mark Carney government has made public its willingness to foster a healthy relationship with China. And the ... -
The 6-7 craze offered a brief window into the hidden world of children
Many adults are breathing a sigh of relief as the 6-7 meme fades away as one of the biggest kid-led global fads of 2025. ... -
Playing Venezuela’s bond game takes nerves of steel
It’s been eight years since Venezuela stopped paying its debt. But traders are making a wager that the ouster of Nicolas Maduro will deliver windfalls to ... -
Saks’ gung-ho lenders are caught in a wholesale trap
What’s the value of an iconic department store brand if the shelves are empty? Bond investors of Saks Global Enterprises, which has the glitzy ... -
Entertainment leaders amp up discussions about AI
The world’s largest tech showcase does not come without theatrics. Innovations and gadgets like a lollipop that sings to you as you consume it, ... -
Imagine OpenAI bonds and Labubu everywhere: Here’s to 2026
From an AI-fueled stock rally to China brushing off US tariff threats while posting a record trade surplus, 2025 delivered no shortage of economic ... -
What if AI doesn’t generate profits?
In a recent article, we saw how excessive debt, when not matched by an adequate equity ratio or by income generated within the timeframe ... -
New Year’s Tales | Love is in the air, or (The city of romance)
The taxi queues at Macau’s stands are now so long that tourists may meet, fall in love, and get engaged while waiting hours for ... -
US military action in Venezuela tramples over international law
China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the United States’ blatant use of force against Venezuela, including airstrikes against both civilian and military ... -
All about Macau
The world is becoming a stranger to us. At a pace only machines find natural, we are sliding into an ecosystem where outrage is ... -
Selling Ukraine for a handful of rubles
Several newspapers report that U.S. companies and investors with close ties to Donald Trump have already begun negotiations to acquire assets or jointly exploit ... -
iShowSpeed or Not, China Travel Is Cool Again
Live streamer iShowSpeed, who has more than 46 million followers on YouTube, made quite a stir earlier in the year visiting China. His fans watched as ... -
One Tech Tip: Spend quality time with loved ones, not a screen, over the holidays
The Christmas holiday season is a time to step back from the busy pace of modern life and connect with our nearest and dearest ... -
The North Pole keeps moving – that affects Santa’s holiday travel and yours
When Santa is done delivering presents on Christmas Eve, he must get back home to the North Pole, even if it’s snowing so hard ... -
Jimmy Lai’s ‘champions’ have their own agenda
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper’s remarks on the conviction of Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, echoed by some Western politicians and media outlets, once again reveal ... -
It’s better that China Vanke defaults now
Companies thrive and fail, and this is the natural evolution of business cycles. What’s unnatural, however, is a zombie firm that erodes investors’ interests ... -
The (dis)advantages of data centers
Over the past decade, we have seen rapid growth in data centers – whether for cloud data storage, cryptocurrency mining, or the development of ... -
Expert tips to ease financial pressure and avoid holiday overspending
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to spend money on gifts, parties, and travel this holiday season? The job market is tough, student loan and credit ... -
New industry standards, tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable gift
Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering significant discounts on smartphones, e-readers and other electronics labeled as “pre-owned.” ...
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